Belize Boutique Hotel

Maruba Resort Jungle Spa, Belize

A dream to retire in Belize has evoved into the First Resort, Spa and Destination Spa in Belize.

Maruba Resort Jungle Spa was started by a doctor and his wife around 1973. Dr. Merickston Nicholson, MD was orginally from Charlotteville, Tobago. He studied medicine in Zurich Switzerland where he met his wife Anna Nicholson, a fashion designer from Austria.

The couple settled in the midwest USA with the dream of retiring in the tropics. By chance they saw land for sale in Belize, the only English speaking country in Central America, bordered by the Caribbean Sea. While practicing cancer detection and treatment, their hearts were unraveling the plantation of coconuts and natural remedies for curing and treating ailments.

Several times a year they journeyed to Belize to build the foundation of what is Maruba Resort Jungle Spa. Maruba Resort Jungle Spa has evolved into an environmentally friendly oasis of charm and distinction.

The property opened in 1986 as the first resort, spa and Destination Spa in the country of Belize and is, to date, the only full body spa in Belize.

Maruba Resort Jungle Spa is embedded in Belize’s culture and history. Maruba’s Spa products, rich hues and fabrics, thoughtfully selected fresh ingredients and an infinite love of music and creativity has made this resort Belize leading Luxury Boutique Resort and Jungle Spa. Urban Jungle chic has never been so casually opulent.

The passion and zest for life and art can be seen in every area of Maruba Resort Jungle Spa. The love of and devotion to nature, attention to details and the personal service dedicated to each guest is as much a part of the resort now as it was when the resort started.

We look forward to welcoming you to Belize and to guide you along your journey as you experience our beautiful country. Experience Belize! Experience Maruba Belize!

Good to Know

Lorenzo & Rosie & Valentina have started Their MARUBA BELIZE Tradition. Daddy Started coming in 1988 as a single guy and then in 2003 he brought his girlfriend Sandra. We then married in 2004 and we just keep coming back! 1988 - 2017 Now it's our children's turn. Sandra L.

Lorenzo (7) ➣ I went tubing in the caves and fed the monkeys.

Rosie (7) ➣ I had fun. Danced all night.

Valentina (12) ➣ I had the Best Time in Belize. I went snorkeling, cave tubing and horse back riding. On the last night, we had a dance party in the restaurant. It was awesome. Uncle Nikki & Titi Mel were wonderful.

Maruba has been an Experience we will never forget! Thanks for the Superb Hospitality! Janelle & Bladimir were wonderful! We especially enjoyed the rum punch! 😎 The waitress in the TreeTop was warm and friendly and so were our housekeeping friends. We are planning our next visit!😎

Our hearts are filled with Hapiness + Gratitude!❤️. Our trip was more than we imagined.😎

This is my second stay at Maruba and I have no complaints. Melanie is an amazing host and the place is just marvelous. It provided much needed relaxation and unplugging from everything. The massage as usual did not disappoint. I came back feeling wonderful!

Thank you so much for the warm hospitality and service fro the owners to the housekeepers. The fNJood was great; the atmosphere and the people. This place is highly recommended. Our experience in this resort is unforgettable. We will surely miss it.